Senior Engineer, AI-ML Data Scientist for Recording Physics (Early Career) Full-time

About our group:

You will be working in the Media Recording Physics and Advanced Development group at the Seagate Recording Media Research Center in Fremont, CA, where we develop the state of art magnetic, optical and thermal, spin-stand recording characterization for recording Physics understanding and design directions for HAMR magnetic recording media to further extend data storage capacity. The team works closely with other teams in the organization such as the Sputter, testing, metrology and equipment groups, the materials science lab, and collaborators in the various Seagate organizations around the world. Together we develop the next generation of storage devices for cloud storage and other emerging applications.

About the role – you will:

The candidate will work in the Recording Physics and Advanced Development group at Seagate Recording Media R&D center to develop and improve data analytics using AI/ML techniques for studying the media magnetic and thermal properties, and compare with simulations and recording data to understand recording physics of HAMR (Heat Assited Magnetic Recording) media.

Responsibilities include:

• Data analysis to compare experimental measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media design direction and recording Physics
• Perform data analytical research on correlation of media design, magnetic and recording performance.
• Classify the important ladders with clear trends for AI-ML model training to develop transfer functions.
• Other responsibilities include data analysis to compare experimental measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media design direction and recording Physics
• Apply the learnings for innovative design to improve the magnetic, microstructure, and thermal design of HAMR media
• Using data mining techniques to understand the key trends and correlations to underpin key direction for media design improvements
• Apply AI and ML techniques to identify opportunities to improve media design, from material choice to media achitectures, with the ultimate goal of enhancing media R&D predictability and overall efficiency

About you:

• Self-motivated and independent with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with a proven data science background.
• Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated track record of productive collaboration with cross functional teams.

Your experience includes:

• MS or above in Data Science, Applied Math, Applied Physics, CS, Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience, or related field is preferred.
• Solid background in Data Analytical skills
• Industrial internship experiences in related fields are required
• Important skills include:
  • Programing (Python, JMP, R, SQL, C/C++, CUDA, Labview, or related)
  • Data analysis (Database, data structures)
  • Proficient communication
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment

Location:

Our Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support, and administrative teams. The site is equipped with a state-of-the-art clean room and lab space. On-site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms, and the on-site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work-life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $98,467.20 – $170,501.76. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

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Location: Fremont, USA, Research Center
Travel: None

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